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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Cargo and Freight Agents, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos281.htm (visited March 23, 2009). Used by permission.
Median annual earnings of cargo and freight agents in May 2006 were $37,110. The middle 50 percent earned between $27,750 and $46,440. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $22,470, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $57,440. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of cargo and freight agents in May 2006 were:
| Scheduled air transportation | $38,340 |
| Freight transportation arrangement | 37,130 |
| Couriers | 36,750 |
| General freight trucking | 34,010 |
| Support activities for air transportation | 23,770 |
These workers usually receive the same benefits as most other workers. If uniforms are required, employers generally provide them or offer an allowance to purchase them.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Cargo and Freight Agents, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos281.htm (visited March 23, 2009). Used by permission.
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